&#34;Swap It&#34; Interchangeable Jewelry Building System

ABSTRACT

A quick swapping interchangeable jewelry building system that is comprised of short length jewelry strands made of, but not limited to various precious metals, beads or glass to be re-used continually by connecting and replacing charms, pendants and bibs to alter the look and length of the embodiment in seconds. In the final analysis the end-user is always in control of the outcome, which offers a plurality of configurations.

TECHNICAL

Reference Provisional Patent# U.S. 61/850,052 dated Feb. 8, 2013

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

Embodiments of the present invention relates to a quick-swappinginterchangeable entire jewelry building system that is comprised of,buts not limited to short jewelry strands, charms, pendants and bibsutilizing quick connecting jewelry clasps to form jewelry necklaces,bracelets, anklets and watches in seconds. Materials utilized arecomprised of, but not limited to gemstones, precious metals,semi-precious metals, glass, wood, stones, and plastics.

DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART

Jewelry has always been and continues to be a show of status. However,it has become increasingly more expensive over the years and choicesmust be made. As the middle class thins and moves down the financialladder consumers are look for a better way to stretch a dollar. Thismuch-needed quick swap interchangeable jewelry system allows theend-user to re-utilize short jewelry strands and insert various charms,pendants and bibs in a plurality of configurations to change the lookand length of specific jewelry without having to purchase entire jewelrypieces. There are systems that build by threading through holes incharms, there are entire pieces of jewelry that one can hang a charm, orpendant to as well as an additional jewelry component that hooks fromone side to the other and there are systems, there are short jewelrystrands that hang on the inside of a bracket as well as systems thatallow for the popping in and out of various stones or charms. Thissystem does not thread, does not pop, and does not attach to an alreadycompleted jewelry piece such as a necklace or a bracket. This embodimentis an entire jewelry building system from start to finish and results incompleted necklaces, bracelets, anklets or watches from start to finishwith fast acting jewelry clasps that are completely appendage free in amatter of seconds. In a sentence a quick swapping interchangeablejewelry system that could take one from day to evening in seconds byjust swapping out simple charms to more upscale charms or colors.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Embodiments of present invention relates to the building of necklaces,bracelets, anklets and watches in a plurality of configurationsutilizing interchangeable short jewelry strands, charms, pendants, andbibs within seconds via quick connecting appendage free clasps. Shortjewelry strands can be re-utilized continually to connect to charms,pendants and bibs in a plurality of configurations.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

FIG. 1. Illustrates the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1A. Illustrates an exploded view of FIG. 1 and is the preferredembodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2. Illustrates a longer version of the preferred embodiment

FIG. 3. Illustrates a bracelet/anklet embodiment of the presentinvention

FIG. 4. Illustrates a watch embodiment of the present invention

FIG. 5. Illustrates an open bracelet/anklet embodiment of the presentinvention

FIG. 6. Illustrates all components utilized to form the embodiments ofinvention

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Embodiments of the present invention relates to a quick connectingjewelry building system that is comprised of, but not limited to shortjewelry strands, charms, bibs, pendants and quick connecting appendagefree jewelry clasps. This embodiment allows for necklaces, bracelets,anklets and watches to be constructed entirely by placing quickconnecting appendage free clasps in between above mentioned jewelryparts to create complete jewelry pieces in seconds. Personalization iskey as the end-user adds as many or as few jewelry components as ittakes to achieve their desired length and look. Materials utilized are,but not limited to precious and semi-precious metals, beads, glass, basemetal, plastics and wood.

The term “short jewelry strand” refers to various lengths of shortjewelry strands ranging from, but not limited to 2″ to 5″ inches inlength that are utilized throughout the specification and claim. These“short jewelry strands” can be connected to one another utilizing aquick connecting appendage free jewelry clasp to support the connectionas well as, but are not limited to charms, pendants and bibs.

The term “quick connecting appendage free jewelry clasp” used throughoutthe specification and claims relate to a smooth round clasp that isquick connecting and appendage free. These clasps are utilized toconnect all components of the jewelry building system to add or swap outcharms, pendants and bibs to form jewelry necklaces, bracelets/ankletsand watches and are readily available in the marketplace.

The term “charm” used throughout the specification and claims arevarious sized and shaped jewelry charms that are inserted in betweenshort jewelry strands, as well as connected to one another utilizing thequick connecting appendage free jewelry clasp. The term “pendant” usedthroughout the specification and claims refers to a jewelry componentthat hangs at the lowest center point of a jewelry necklace.

The Term “pendant” used throughout the specification and claims arevarious sized and shaped forms of a charm that hang at the lowest pointand are not inserting in between other components of a necklace and arenormally smaller than a bib.

The term “bib” used throughout the specification and claims refers to amore prominent jewelry component that hangs at the lowest point of thejewelry necklace. This application mentions specific materials andconfigurations, however references only constitutes preferredembodiments of the present invention. This quick swappinginterchangeable jewelry building system allows for a plurality ofconfigurations. Materials mentioned throughout can be substituted andwill provide equal results. This quick swapping interchangeable jewelrybuilding system is not a thread through system, it is not a system thatpops jewelry components in and out or one that attaches a charm oradditional components via a hook of jewelry to an already completedjewelry piece or a much larger component such as a long jewelry strand,a necklace or bracelet. It is a quick connecting complete jewelrybuilding system that utilizes quick connecting appendage free jewelryclasps to add shorter jewelry strands, charms, pendants and bibs. Aseach component is added it lengthens the jewelry piece until theend-user has reached the desired length and look. This system alsoallows for continual personalization in a plurality of configurations.

Referring to the Drawings

FIG. 1 illustrates a short necklace comprised of short jewelry strands,various charms, and a pendant, which is built as follows: The firstpiece 9, jewelry extender is connected on the left hand side of the 9jewelry extender to a 1 quick connecting appendage free jewelry claspthe top loop of the first 3 jewelry strand. A second 1 quick connectingappendage free clasp is connected to the bottom loop of the 3 firstjewelry strand and the top loop of the first 5 diamond shaped jewelrycharm. In continuation, the bottom loop of the 5 diamond shape charm isconnected via 1 quick connecting appendage free jewelry clasp to the toploop of the 3 short jewelry strand where the bottom loop of the 3 shortjewelry strand is connected by 1 quick connecting appendage free jewelryclasp to the top loop of 4 round jewelry charm. As we continue to buildthe left side of the jewelry necklace the bottom loop of the 4 roundcharm is connected via the quick connecting appendage free jewelry claspto the top loop of 6 a square charm, in continuing the bottom loop ofthe 6 square charm is connected via the 1 quick connecting appendagefree jewelry clasp to the top of the third 3 short jewelry strand withan additional 1 quick connecting appendage free jewelry clasp thatconnects the bottom loop of the 3 jewelry strand to the left side of the7 pendant that hangs at the lowest point on the necklace. This isrepeated on the right hand side to make it aesthetically pleasing whereit would be completed at the top and closed off with a 1 quickconnecting jewelry clasp to the right hand side of 9 the jewelryextender, which lies across the back of the neck.

FIG. 2 illustrates a longer version of a necklace comprised of shortjewelry strands, various charms, and a pendant, which is built asfollows: The first piece 9, jewelry extender is connected on the lefthand side to a 1 quick connecting appendage free jewelry clasp the toploop of the first 3 jewelry strand. A second 1 quick connectingappendage free clasp is connected to the bottom loop of the 4 roundjewelry charm where the bottom loop of the 4 round jewelry charm isconnected via a 1 quick connecting appendage free jewelry clasp to thetop loop of the 5 diamond shaped jewelry charm. In continuation, thebottom loop of the 5 diamond shaped charm is connected via 1 quickconnecting appendage free jewelry clasp to the top loop of 4 roundcharm, the bottom loop of 4 round jewelry charms is connected via quickconnecting appendage free jewelry clasp to the top loop of 3 shortjewelry strand. As we continue down the left side of our necklace thebottom loop of 3 short jewelry strand loop is connected to the top loopof another 4 round jewelry charm via 1 quick connecting appendage freejewelry clasp. The bottom loop of the 4 round jewelry charm is connectedvia 1 quick connecting appendage free jewelry clasp to the top loop of 6a square jewelry charm utilizing a 1 quick connecting appendage freejewelry clasp. The next connection is the bottom loop of the 6 squarejewelry charm to the top loop of the 4 round jewelry charm using the 1quick connecting appendage free jewelry clasp. In completing the lefthand side of the necklace we connect the bottom loop 4 round jewelrycharm to the top loop of the 3 jewelry strand utilizing the 1 quickconnecting appendage free jewelry clasp. The bottom loop of the 3 shortjewelry strand is connected via the 1 quick connecting appendage freejewelry clasp to the left hand side loop of the 2 bib that lies at thelowest point of the jewelry necklace. The entire right side isduplicated and is closed off on the right hand side of 9 the jewelryextender with a quick connecting appendage free jewelry clasp.

FIG. 3 shows a bracelet/anklet. The construction of these two jewelrypieces are the same. The view from the top moving left around thejewelry bracelet/ shows the left loop of 4 round jewelry charm isconnected via a 1 quick connecting appendage free jewelry clasp to thetop loop of the first 3 short jewelry strand. The bottom of the 3shorter jewelry strand is connected to the top loop of the 5 diamondshaped jewelry charm via the 1 quick connecting appendage free jewelryclasp. From the left middle view the 5 diamond shaped jewelry charmbottom loop connects via the 1 quick connecting appendage free jewelryclasp to the top loop of the 3 shorter jewelry strand. As we movetowards the bottom of the bracelet/anklet the bottom loop of the 3shorter strand the view shows that it is connected via 1 quickconnecting appendage free jewelry clasp to the left loop of the 4 roundjewelry charm. The right side of the bracelet/anklet is constructed inexactly the same way to complete the bracelet/anklet.

FIG. 4. Shows a watch. In viewing the watch from the top point andmoving down the left side the left loop of the 4 round jewelry charm isconnected via the 1 quick connecting appendage free jewelry clasp to thetop loop of the first 3 short jewelry strand. The bottom loop of thefirst 3 short jewelry strand connects via the 1 quick connectingappendage free jewelry clasp to the top loop of the second 3 shortjewelry strand. The bottom loop of the second 3 short jewelry strand andthe left loop of the 8 watch face is connected via the 1 quickconnecting appendage free jewelry clasp.

FIG. 5. Is a view of an open bracelet/anklet. The center 5 diamondshaped charm left loop is connected to the 1 quick connecting appendagefree jewelry clasp that connects the right loop of the 4 round jewelrycharm. The left loop of the 4 jewelry charm is connected via the 1 quickconnecting appendage free jewelry clasp to the right loop of the 3 shortjewelry strand.

FIG. 6. Key

Quick connecting appendage free jewelry clasp. There are several on themarket that have the ability to yield the same results.

Bib. A bib is a larger jewelry component that hangs at the bottom lowestpoint of the necklace and is connected by loop that extends at the topof the right and left side of the bib. Bibs come in many forms andsizes.

Short jewelry strands. These play an important role as everything isbuilt around them and their ability to be re-utilized over and over iswhat makes them an intricate part of the invention.

Round jewelry charm with loops on top and bottom that connects to othercharms, short jewelry strands, bibs or pendants via a quick connectingappendage free clasp.

Diamond shaped charm with loops on top and bottom that connect to othercharms, short jewelry strands, bibs or pendants via a quick connectingappendage free clasp.

Square jewelry charm with loops on top and bottom that connects to othercharms, short jewelry strands, bibs or pendants via a quick connectingappendage free clasp.

Pendant—Pendants are a smaller form of bibs that hang at the lowestpoint of the necklace.

Time piece face—These are implemented into our designs by adding shortjewelry strands and charms.

Jewelry extender—These extenders are incorporated to most jewelrynecklaces as a chain that falls over the back of the neck.

1. A method of building a jewelry necklace from beginning to end utilizing a quick connecting appendage free clasps to support the insertion of, but will not be limited to additional short jewelry strands, jewelry charms, jewelry pendants and jewelry bibs. A minimum of two short jewelry strands of the same length are utilized for aesthetic purposes, one on the right side and one on the left side of the jewelry necklace, which is connected via a quick connecting appendage free jewelry clasp to bottom loop of the short jewelry strand to the top loop of the first charm. When holding the jewelry piece up at this point you have one jewelry strand on the right and one on the left that is connected via a quick connecting appendage free jewelry clasp to one charm on opposite sides of the necklace. There is a readily available jewelry extender that connect the two jewelry strands around the back of the neck usually connect by a lobster claw clasp. In continuing to build a jewelry necklace the method is repeated by connecting the same type of quick connecting appendage free clasp to the bottom of the loop of the first charm to the top loop of the next charm or top loop of an additional jewelry strand until the end-user has reached the desired look and length. The plurality of configurations are endless as jewelry strands can be re-utilized to swap out charms, pendants and bibs in seconds.
 2. In building a jewelry bracelet/anklet from beginning to end via the fast connecting interchangeable jewelry system one strand is sufficient to start with. Charms would be connected on both sides of the short jewelry strand on both sides of the short jewelry strand to form the bracelet/anklet utilizing the quick connecting appendage free clasp until the end-user is satisfied with the look and the length.
 3. A jewelry watch can be constructed using one timepiece face and two short jewelry strands that are connected by a quick appendage free jewelry clasp.
 4. Claim one will also utilize a basic extender to close off the back of the necklace with a lobster claw or quick connecting clasp.
 5. All claims are utilizing a quick connecting appendage free jewelry clasps. There are a few on the market, in this case I have used a lever clasp, but snap open and close clasps can be utilized to offer the same benefits and are readily available.
 6. The jewelry bracelet/anklet claim 2 can be constructed by utilizing two short jewelry strands and less charms for a completely different variation. 